Rory McIlroy became the first four-time winner of the Dubai Desert Classic following a successful title defence at Emirates Golf Club.
The 2024 Dubai Desert Classic marked the 35th playing of the DP World Tour event.
McIlroy, 34, found himself 10 strokes off the pace heading into the weekend but fired a stunning 63 on Saturday before adding a 70 in the final round to see out a narrow one-stroke victory on 14-under par.
The World No.2 is now the first player to win the Dubai Desert Classic four times (2009, 2015, 2023, 2024).
Ernie Els previously shared the record with McIlroy on three…
